These stories teach children to have the confidence to be themselves, respect others, and make healthy decisions. They also suggest that children don’t need to conform to what others are doing, especially if they don’t agree with them.

Our top 3 books for self-esteem are:

1. Grrrrr – by Rob Biddulph

2. Life Doesn’t Frighten Me – by Maya Angelou & Jean-Michel Basquiat

3. Odd Dog Out – by Rob Biddulph

4. On the day you were born – by Debra Fraiser
5. The Story of Ferdinand – by Munro Leaf
6. Swimmy – by Leo Lionni
7. The Colour Monster – by Anna Llenas
8. The First Slodge – by  Jeanne Willis & Jenni Desmond
9. The Sneetches – by Dr. Seuss
10. Tidy – by Emily Gravett
11. Ada Twist, Scientist – by Andrea Beaty & David Roberts
12. Cinnamon – by Neil Gaiman